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remains in place. It shows very little evidence of use and even with white seating surfaces, it looks crisp and fresh, a testament to the quality of the work and meticulous ownership. The trunk is detailed with a correct mat and a full-sized spare tire with correct bias-ply whitewall tire. We have every reason to believe this is the original 260 cubic inch V8 engine, which was the only choice in your new pace car. It’s rebuilt to stock specs and looks great with Ford Blue dress-up parts. They were exception- ally careful to get the details right, from the decals to the hoses and clamps, and even a reproduction Motorcraft battery. Power steering is a desirable upgrade on any early Mustang and the C4 3-speed automatic transmission makes it a car you can drive anywhere, anytime. It runs great, as you’d expect from America’s favorite pony car, and the single exhaust system has just the right sound. The undercarriage is clean and tidy, albeit not detailed for show, but the original rear end has a red oxide center section like it’s supposed to and 3.00 gears inside. Standard steel wheels with hubcaps and bias-ply whitewall tires give it a totally authentic look. Look up the history of these cars and you’ll quickly realize that this is a very rare opportunity. Far more than just a clean Mustang coupe, this is one of the rarest Mustangs of all. Call Streetside Classics now! CarGuyMagazine.com 57